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Chuseok
30 Sep – 4 Oct 2028
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South Korea · 2028
South Korea public holidays 2028
2028 at a glance
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6%of 2028 holidays fall on a weekend
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Official public holidays in South Korea for 2028 — dates, weekdays and the long weekends you can build around them with 1–3 days off. Bars show how many holidays fall in each month of the year.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day · 새해 | |
| 26 Jan 2028 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year · 설날 | |
| 27 Jan 2028 | Thursday | Lunar New Year · 설날 | |
| 28 Jan 2028 | Friday | Lunar New Year · 설날 | |
| 1 Mar 2028 | Wednesday | Independence Movement Day · 3·1절 | |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Labour Day · 노동절 | |
| 2 May 2028 | Tuesday | Buddha's Birthday · 부처님 오신 날 | |
| 5 May 2028 | Friday | Children's Day · 어린이날 | |
| 6 Jun 2028 | Tuesday | Memorial Day · 현충일 | |
| 17 Jul 2028 | Monday | Constitution Day · 제헌절 | |
| 15 Aug 2028 | Tuesday | Liberation Day · 광복절 | |
| 2 Oct 2028 | Monday | Chuseok · 추석 | |
| 3 Oct 2028 | Tuesday | Chuseok · 추석 | |
| 3 Oct 2028 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day · 개천절 | |
| 4 Oct 2028 | Wednesday | Chuseok · 추석 | |
| 9 Oct 2028 | Monday | Hangul Day · 한글날 | |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day · 크리스마스 |
Calendar view
Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
January
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26Lunar New Year
27Lunar New Year
28Lunar New Year
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- 1 JanNew Year's Day
- 26 JanLunar New Year
- 27 JanLunar New Year
- 28 JanLunar New Year
February
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March
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- 1 MarIndependence Movement Day
April
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May
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1Labour Day
2Buddha's Birthday
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5Children's Day
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- 1 MayLabour Day
- 2 MayBuddha's Birthday
- 5 MayChildren's Day
June
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6Memorial Day
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- 6 JunMemorial Day
July
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17Constitution Day
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- 17 JulConstitution Day
August
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15Liberation Day
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- 15 AugLiberation Day
September
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October
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2Chuseok
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9Hangul Day
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- 2 OctChuseok
- 3 OctChuseok, National Foundation Day
- 4 OctChuseok
- 9 OctHangul Day
November
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December
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25Christmas Day
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- 25 DecChristmas Day
Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2028
10days off
Hangul Day
7–9 Oct 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 10 days
9days off
Lunar New Year
26–30 Jan 2028
5 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 9 days
9days off
Labour Day
29 Apr – 2 May 2028
4 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 9 days
9days off
Children's Day
5–7 May 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 9 days
5days off
Memorial Day
6 Jun 2028
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Constitution Day
15–17 Jul 2028
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does South Korea have holidays on weekends in 2028?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2028?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.